Job Description
Join Barclays as a Mainframe Technical Lead and take a pivotal role in designing and delivering end-to-end solutions using mainframe technologies. In this hands-on position, you’ll act as an individual contributor while managing multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity. You’ll lead the technical design and build phases, ensuring high-quality delivery by effectively delegating tasks to junior engineers and driving progress from concept to completion. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the core systems that power Barclays’ retail banking operations.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
* Strong expertise in software design and development using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
* Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues, primarily within project lifecycles and post-delivery support.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
* Experience with the HOGAN framework.
* Familiarity with Z/OS Connect APIs for modernising and integrating mainframe applications.
* A solid understanding of mainframe hardware and architecture.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and con...